Buy LaCie XtremKey 16 GB All-Terrain USB 2.0 Flash Drive 131076LaCie XtremKey 16 GB All-Terrain USB 2.0 Flash Drive 131076 Product Description:
- Full metal casing-2mm thickness
- Heat, cold, water, pressure and dropresistant (when product is closed).
- Outstanding write and read performance
- Wear-resistant braided metal cable ring
- Transfer speeds and cross-platform convenience to all PC and Mac users
Product Description
The LaCie XtremKey is our strongest, toughest USB key yet, and features capacities up to 64GB. With capacities up to 64GB and an impenetrable shell, the LaCie XtremKey is a truly rugged USB key that stands up to the elements. The XtremKey is constructed with zamac, a metal alloy composed of zinc, aluminum, magnesium and copper that’s so strong, it can withstand the pressure of a 10-ton truck.The XtremKey’s memory modules are shielded inside of a 2mm casing and sealed with wear-resistant screw threads and a rubber O-ring, which makes it watertight up to 100 meters. In addition, it’s resistant to 5-meter drops, fierce heat and bitter cold-it holds up in any environment, no matter where you take it (+200°C / -50°). Equipped with the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface, the LaCie XtremKey offers instant compatibility, outstanding transfer speeds and cross-platform convenience to all PC and Mac users. With speeds up to 30MB/s (write) and 40MB/s (read), you don’t have to sacrifice performance for protection.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful.
A lemon XtremKey?
By motor50
I purchased the Lacie 32GB XtremKey several months ago because I really wanted something I didn't have to worry about causing damage to during daily use. It was supposed to withstand harsh conditions, but it so far has had quite the time withstanding my front pocket.After approximately one month, the wire keychain started to fray. I first noticed this when I put my hand in my pocket and one of the frayed wires stabbed my finger. I had read a review where someone had a similar experience, but I didn't buy it for the wire keychain and took that chance when I ordered it. I removed the wire and just kept it loose in my pocket from that point on.I had no problems with the functionality of the drive until approximately two months ago (about 7 months old). I got an error when I plugged the drive in to any computer and had to format it to get it to work again, losing everything on the drive. Luckily I had my files backed up. Then, a few weeks later, I opened the XtremKey to use it (as normal) and the part that houses the actual USB drive literally fell apart in three pieces in my hand. I have never thrown it, dropped it, stepped on it, or driven over it with a truck. This drive literally goes from my pocket to my desk or into a computer. So today I find myself with a container of gorilla glue trying to secure it all back together and decided I should share this experience. Now, I realize I have not contacted Lacie and given them the opportunity to make it right, but should I have to? This review is just a review for the product itself. Lacie may very well have outstanding customer service.I would not recommend this product based on the experience I have had with it.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful.
Good on Fedora
By Michael Goulish
I'm using this on Fedora 12, and so far I'm thrilled with it. All I care about with a USB drive is survivability and function on Linux, so this seems like a perfect drive to me.I got a write-speed of 7 MB/sec for 6 GB in 11,000 files on a quiet system.When you take the stick out of its Krell Steel shell, it's quite small. Much smaller than the (older tech) 16 GB Corsair Survivor I was using last week. And here, smaller is better. Less torque on your USB port.To me, the Survivor was a little disappointing in that, when you shuck it, the actual stick does not look or feel particularly survivable. This one is different. The stick itself, even without its shell, still feels very solid.I can think of one minor improvement. Make the larger end of the closed stick flat, so I can stand it on a desk in what feels like the most natural way, and it won't wobble. ( The memory stick wobbles but it doesn't fall down...)Other than that point, I see no way to improve upon this stick. So far everyone I show it to -- if I let them pick it up -- says, "I'm gonna get one of those."
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful.
LaCie XtremKey 64 GB things to consider
By pbk
Just some quick thoughts on the Lacie XtremKey 64 gig flash drive:1) There is no LED indicator of any sort on the flash drive itself. You will be fully reliant on whatever the OS reports to you. Maybe I'm old school but I like having an LED indicator on the drive as I feel the OS isn't always accurate.2) The base of the flash drive is very narrow and being that the entire drive is smooth, it is somewhat difficult to unscrew the flash drive from the housing. There is not much more than 1/4" of base to grip to separate the flash from the shell.3) This flash drive runs warm. I thought this was surprising as I've never noticed any of my other flash drives being warm when plugged in. Perhaps this is simply a side effect of its size and the all metal housing.Other than that, this flash drive is very sturdy when in its housing and has a very sharp look to it. EDITED TO ADD: It wasn't obvious to me so I thought I'd mention: The key chain loop unscrews at one end.
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